For families looking to get started camping, a good 6 person camping tent is a great way to go. These roomy tents have plenty of space for an air mattress or cot, and they are also usually tall enough ...

Meet Our Lead Tester Will McGough has been writing about the outdoors and testing tents for Backpacker and Outside since 2015. Specs aside, he believes the most important thing about a tent is how it ...

Our testing group spanned the country, in wilderness areas from Maine to Hawaii. Testers come from a variety of backgrounds, genders, and professions, from public school teachers to park rangers. Over ...

Planning a camping trip with family or friends? A 6-person tent under $200 can make all the difference, offering plenty of space, durability, and weather protection without draining your wallet.

As the name suggests, a 4-season tent should function in all four seasons of the year. However, most 4-season tents perform best in colder weather conditions during shoulder seasons and winter camping ...

If there’s one essential item that can make or break your summer camping trip, it’s a quality tent. Whether you’re heading to a national park, your favorite lakeside hideaway, or even setting up a ...

Excited for your next outdoor adventure? These are the 8 best 4 season tents that will keep you protected from the elements. Since the phrase “social distancing” catapulted itself into our everyday ...

Whether you're looking to spend 100 nights on the trail or stick to a tight budget, we've found the best backpacking tents of 2025.

Camping doesn’t have to be a summer-only affair. As more adventurers embrace nature throughout the year, from golden autumn trails to snow-dusted winter forests, the demand for durable, all-season ...

Basically I'm am staring at the onset of camping season around here (Utah). Last few years I have shared camping equipment with my friend who moved to the Right Coast last Fall. Obviously now, if I ...